Plant-Based Organic Nitrogen
Best Organic Soybean Meal Fertilizer (7-1-2): Plant-Based Slow-Release Nitrogen for Vegan & Organic Gardens Buy on Old Cobblers Farm
Not every organic grower wants animal-based inputs. Soybean meal delivers 7% nitrogen from 100% plant protein — no blood, no bone, no feathers. Moderate slow release over 3–6 weeks feeds heavy crops steadily while building soil organic matter and feeding beneficial microbes.
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Soy Bean Meal
by Organic Fertilizer — Littleton, NH
7-1-2
N-P-K Ratio
"The premier plant-based organic nitrogen source. 7% N from soybean protein releases over 3–6 weeks — faster than feather meal, gentler than blood meal, and 100% vegan-friendly for growers who want animal-free organic nutrition."
7%
Nitrogen
3–6 wk
Release Window
200 ft²
Max Coverage / bag
4 Sizes
5, 10, 15, 20 lbs
100% Plant-Based Nitrogen
Soybean meal is the highest-nitrogen plant-based organic amendment available. 7% N from vegetable protein — no animal products, no animal byproducts.
3–6 Week Moderate Release
Releases faster than feather meal (4–8 weeks) but slower than blood meal (1–2 weeks). The Goldilocks release rate for most garden applications.
Feeds Soil Biology
Soybean protein is a premium food source for beneficial soil microbes. Every application increases microbial diversity, improves nutrient cycling, and builds soil organic matter.
Balanced 7-1-2 Ratio
Not just nitrogen — soybean meal also delivers 1% phosphorus and 2% potassium. A modest but meaningful contribution to complete nutrition alongside the primary N.
100–200 sq ft Per Bag
At 2.5–5 lbs per 100 sq ft, one 5 lb bag handles a standard garden bed. Higher rates for heavy-feeding crops, lighter rates for maintenance.
Vegan Garden Approved
The go-to nitrogen source for vegan-organic (veganic) gardening systems. 100% plant-derived nutrition with zero animal inputs.
Organic Approved
Soybean meal is an approved organic input for NOP-compliant production. Widely used in organic farming as a nitrogen source and soil conditioner.
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| NPK Ratio | 7-1-2 |
| Item Form | Granular meal |
| Coverage | 100–200 sq ft per 5 lb bag |
| Category | Organic Fertilizer |
| Type | Single-Ingredient Meals |
| Sizes | 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb |
| NPK | 7-1-2 |
| Nitrogen | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
| Potassium | 2% |
| Form | Granular meal |
| Rate | 2.5–5 lbs / 100 sq ft |
| Method | Mix into top 3" or side-dress |
| Sizes | 5, 10, 15, 20 lb bags |
| Best For | Vegan-organic gardens, heavy feeders, soil building, plant-based N source |
What We Love
✓ Highest-nitrogen plant-based organic amendment (7% N)
✓ 100% vegan — no animal products or byproducts
✓ 3–6 week moderate release — balanced between speed and safety
✓ Feeds soil biology and builds organic matter
✓ Organic approved for NOP-compliant production
Worth Noting
— Lower N than blood meal (12%) — need more product per area
— Potential allergen consideration for soy-sensitive handlers
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Available in 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb
| Feature | Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Soy Bean Meal Old Cobblers Farm | All Natural Soybean Meal Fertilizer Down To Earth | Non-GMO Organic Soybean Meal Fertilizer Roots Organics | Organic Soybean Meal KiS Organics | Soya Bean Meal Organically Done | Soybean Meal The Soil Makers | Organic Alfalfa Meal (vegan alternative) Down To Earth | Organic Alfalfa Meal Fertilizer (vegan alternative) Greenway Biotech | Soybean Meal Down To Earth | Soy Meal West Coast Hort | Innova Organic The Andersons | Soybean Meal CZ Grain | Soybean Meal Seven Springs | Soybean Meal Apple Creek | Soy Bean Meal Walt's Organic | Soybean Meal The Soil Makers | Organic Soybean Meal Payback | Lawn Food Simply Organic |
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| NPK | 7-1-2 | 7-1-2 | 7-1-2 | 7-2-1 | 7-1-2 | 7-1.5-1 | 2-0-1 | 2.5-0-2.5 | 7-1-2 | 7-1-2 | 7-1-2 | 6-2-1 | 7-1.5-1 | 7-1-2 | 6-2-1 | 7-1.5-1 | 7-1-2 | 8-0-1 |
| Form | Granular meal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coverage | 100–200 sq ft per 5 lb bag | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Price / Size | 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb | $12–$19 / 5 lb | $12–$15 / 3 lb; $35–$45 / 20 lb | $15–$20 / 5 lb | $12–$18 / 5 lb | $15–$25 (varies) | $10–$14 / 4 lb | $10–$14 / 4 lb | $39.99 | $37.00 | $54.88 | $22.95 | $32.90 | $36.50 | $24.50 | $28.00 | $89.99 | $45.00 |
| Our Take | The premier plant-based organic nitrogen source. 7% N from soybean ... | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The Competition
All Natural Soybean Meal Fertilizer
by Down To Earth
7-1-2
N-P-K
Price$12–$19 / 5 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Non-GMO Organic Soybean Meal Fertilizer
by Roots Organics
7-1-2
N-P-K
Price$12–$15 / 3 lb; $35–$45 / 20 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Organic Soybean Meal
by KiS Organics
7-2-1
N-P-K
Price$15–$20 / 5 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Soya Bean Meal
by Organically Done
7-1-2
N-P-K
Price$12–$18 / 5 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Soybean Meal
by The Soil Makers
7-1.5-1
N-P-K
Price$15–$25 (varies)
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Organic Alfalfa Meal (vegan alternative)
by Down To Earth
2-0-1
N-P-K
Price$10–$14 / 4 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Organic Alfalfa Meal Fertilizer (vegan alternative)
by Greenway Biotech
2.5-0-2.5
N-P-K
Price$10–$14 / 4 lb
DTE Soybean Meal and Roots Organics both match at 7-1-2. Fewer than 7 distinct soybean meal fertilizer brands exist in retail, so two alfalfa meal products (plant-based vegan N alternatives) are included. This is a niche but growing category driven by vegan/plant-based gardening demand.
Soybean Meal
by Down To Earth
7-1-2
N-P-K
Sizes5 lb
Price$39.99
OrganicCDFA
Soy Meal
by West Coast Hort
7-1-2
N-P-K
Sizes5 lb, 50 lb
Price$37.00
OrganicOrganic
Innova Organic
by The Andersons
7-1-2
N-P-K
Sizes40 lb
Price$54.88
OrganicOMRI
Soybean Meal
by CZ Grain
6-2-1
N-P-K
Sizes5 lb
Price$22.95
OrganicNatural
Soybean Meal
by Seven Springs
7-1.5-1
N-P-K
Sizes50 lb
Price$32.90
OrganicFeed-Grade
Soybean Meal
by Apple Creek
7-1-2
N-P-K
Sizes5 lb
Price$36.50
OrganicCDFA
Soy Bean Meal
by Walt's Organic
6-2-1
N-P-K
Sizes4 lb
Price$24.50
OrganicOrganic
Soybean Meal
by The Soil Makers
7-1.5-1
N-P-K
Sizes5 lb
Price$28.00
OrganicNon-GMO
Organic Soybean Meal
by Payback
7-1-2
N-P-K
Sizes50 lb
Price$89.99
OrganicOrganic
Lawn Food
by Simply Organic
8-0-1
N-P-K
Sizes20 lb
Price$45.00
OrganicNatural
100% Plant-Based Nitrogen
Soybean meal is the highest-nitrogen plant-based organic amendment available. 7% N from vegetable protein — no animal products, no animal byproducts.
3–6 Week Moderate Release
Releases faster than feather meal (4–8 weeks) but slower than blood meal (1–2 weeks). The Goldilocks release rate for most garden applications.
Feeds Soil Biology
Soybean protein is a premium food source for beneficial soil microbes. Every application increases microbial diversity, improves nutrient cycling, and builds soil organic matter.
Balanced 7-1-2 Ratio
Not just nitrogen — soybean meal also delivers 1% phosphorus and 2% potassium. A modest but meaningful contribution to complete nutrition alongside the primary N.
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